SC questions delay in delimitation process for northeastern states
NEW DELHI, Nov 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday raised concerns over the delay in carrying out the delimitation exercise in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Assam, despite a 2020 presidential order rescinding the deferment of the process.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said “once the president rescinds the notification, that is enough” to proceed with the delimitation exercise. “Where does the government come in?”
The bench asked Additional Solicitor General K M Natraj, appearing for the Centre, to take instructions on the future course of action on the matter.
